Frontline Border Patrol Agent (Federal Law Enforcement)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. The role offers entry to mid-level federal law enforcement opportunities with strong base pay and comprehensive benefits. Incentives are available to recruited agents, including up to $50,000 in recruitment/retention rewards.

Typical duties include inspecting documents, identifying rule violations, and patrolling borders using diverse assets. Multiple duty locations across the U.S. support CBP’s mission.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• Combination of general work experience and college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and infrared scopes.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill the USBP Mission.

Skills

General work experience

Education-substitution (Bachelor's)

Combination of Experience andEducation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. The role offers entry to mid-level federal law enforcement opportunities with strong base pay and comprehensive benefits. Incentives are available to recruited agents, including up to $50,000 in recruitment/retention rewards.

Typical duties include inspecting documents, identifying rule violations, and patrolling borders using diverse assets. Multiple duty locations across the U.S. support CBP’s mission.